Mag ride upgrade
06-13-2018, 09:19 AM
#21
Instructor
$42
They charged me only for the 20 mins of labor because a 2018 GS just gets updated to the 2019 GS software. My service advisor is one of those types who restores faith in people.
The 2019 model year cars all have the upgrade out of the box. The 2018 GS already has a part of it. It was still an obvious upgrade in ride comfort.
They charged me only for the 20 mins of labor because a 2018 GS just gets updated to the 2019 GS software. My service advisor is one of those types who restores faith in people.
Which model year/production month did the new programming become factory-standard? Also, what's the real-world benefit?
I have a 2018 GS, FWIW. Thanks
I have a 2018 GS, FWIW. Thanks
06-13-2018, 09:23 AM
#22
The dealers who did not charge the $350 at the beginning of this program, ate the cost because GM billed them $350. I suspect most of them have now learned the hard way and found someone at the dealership who could read bulletins.
06-13-2018, 09:25 AM
#23
Thanks gents. How does one determine from home whether I have the newer or older mapping?
06-13-2018, 09:34 AM
#24
Instructor
It's not 100% sure, but Jeff V. has been collecting data from this thread and others, and if you post your calibration number according to the second post in that thread he can tell you.
Last edited by Sellout; 06-13-2018 at 09:35 AM.
06-13-2018, 09:44 AM
#25
Still think it should be free. I don't pay for the software upgrade on my phone. It should be free to keep customer's happy and coming back to buy another GM prodcuct. My 2 cents.
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06-13-2018, 09:47 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
Apple/Google/Samsung/whomever makes your phone gets monthly revenue via their advertising partners and their app store. Your carrier gets a piece of the action too. That's why they upgrades are 'free'. They're most definitely paid for. Just not by you.
06-13-2018, 10:04 AM
#27
Coders gotta eat
06-13-2018, 10:55 AM
#29
Racer
[QUOTE=Stew24;1597395219]Did you actually have it done? ...
Yes I actually had it done and it shows up in my programing and you can definitely tell the difference in Tour mode. I had it done real early in the process before the second clarifying bulletin came out saying the $350 cost should be paid by the customer.
Yes I actually had it done and it shows up in my programing and you can definitely tell the difference in Tour mode. I had it done real early in the process before the second clarifying bulletin came out saying the $350 cost should be paid by the customer.
06-13-2018, 11:14 AM
#30
Racer
Foosh, I have the DSCsport controller on my 2015 Z51. Is that better than the new GM upgrade?
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by Steve Carter; 06-13-2018 at 12:05 PM.
06-13-2018, 06:17 PM
#32
Pro
It's an upgrade, not a malfunction. The original MSRC calibrations work just fine, so if don't feel the need to upgrade your car or not willing to pay for it, don't. There are no safety issues involved, which is what recalls are for.
What you suggest is equivalent to saying that all 14-15 C7s should be "recalled" to have CarPlay or Android Auto installed free of charge, or that all old cars should be upgraded with new features for nothing. GM is be commended for making it available for all MYs at a reasonable price, but of course no good deed goes unpunished.
What you suggest is equivalent to saying that all 14-15 C7s should be "recalled" to have CarPlay or Android Auto installed free of charge, or that all old cars should be upgraded with new features for nothing. GM is be commended for making it available for all MYs at a reasonable price, but of course no good deed goes unpunished.
06-13-2018, 06:27 PM
#34
Pro
And NO!, .. I don't think you should have to pay to have your Navigation Maps updated either! Google Maps are free, as they should be!
06-13-2018, 07:45 PM
#35
Le Mans Master
Because coders (and engineers, and Techline staff, and dealer techs) can all work on unlimited things at once, right?
If GM had released new dampers and a new control module, would you be demanding that for free too?
Google Maps are 'free' because guess what....advertising revenue pays for them.
If GM had released new dampers and a new control module, would you be demanding that for free too?
Google Maps are 'free' because guess what....advertising revenue pays for them.